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SO59 LGK

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2009 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 135,838 miles on the clock, averaging 7,281 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO59 LGK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
135,838
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2012
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,281

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading135,838 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,281
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO59 LGK 38k62k87k111k136k '12'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,838 miles
Since last MOT+976 miles
PASS
Mileage134,862 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,860 miles
Since last MOT+5,382 miles
PASS
Mileage129,478 miles
Since last MOT+331 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,147 miles
Since last MOT+11,815 miles
PASS
Mileage117,332 miles
Since last MOT+6,357 miles
PASS
Mileage110,975 miles
Since last MOT+4,635 miles
PASS
Mileage106,340 miles
Since last MOT+1,821 miles
PASS
Mileage104,519 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,495 miles
Since last MOT+1,653 miles
PASS
Mileage102,842 miles
Since last MOT+4,238 miles
PASS
Mileage98,604 miles
Since last MOT+2,909 miles
PASS
Mileage95,695 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,695 miles
Since last MOT+11,360 miles
PASS
Mileage84,335 miles
Since last MOT+10,187 miles
PASS
Mileage74,148 miles
Since last MOT+11,655 miles
PASS
Mileage62,493 miles
Since last MOT+10,443 miles
PASS
Mileage52,050 miles
Since last MOT+14,463 miles
PASS
Mileage37,587 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO59 LGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About SO59 LGK

What car is SO59 LGK?

SO59 LGK is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2009.

What is the mileage of SO59 LGK?

The last recorded mileage for SO59 LGK was 135,838 miles, recorded on 9 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO59 LGK passed its MOT?

SO59 LGK has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Jun 2026.

Is SO59 LGK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO59 LGK is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2009, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SO59 LGK?

SO59 LGK is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.